Valley of Cleveland holds First Annual Clam Bake

Nice to see Don Schmitt up and around at the Valley Clam Bake. He is about to enjoy his delicious clams. Over 185 brethren and guests attended the Bake September 10th.

Penny Hughes and Tommy Thompson greet Jack Ziegler with a smile as they pour Jack a cup of clam broth. Guests were served Clams, chicken or steak, potatoes, corn, broth, and other Clam Bake favorites.

Jan and Dave McClenahan (looks like they are great Tribe fans) pickup their chicken and await their bags of clams. Jan is the voice you most often hear when you make contact with the Scottish Rite office.

Preparers of the Clam Bake for the annual Valley of Cleveland Bake are from left: Rick Hughes, Junior Warden of Willoughby 302 lodge with his assistants George Budzicki, Fred Wagner, Sandy Nelson, and Linda Darby. Not pictured is another helper Jack Dempsey.

Ross (Candy Man) Thompson is served potatoes by George Budzicki at the Valley of Cleveland Clam Bake September 10th. It was a great afternoon for Ross and the other guests.

Edgar Leetch receives a cup of Clam Broth from Tommy Thompson and Penny Hughes, servers at the Valley of Cleveland Clam Bake. Over 185 guests enjoyed the afternoon festivities.